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smart locks head-to-head · 2026

Assa Abloy Hospitality vs Onity

Operators evaluating ASSA ABLOY Hospitality vs Onity are typically larger independents and chains comparing two enterprise access-hardware vendors with deep hospitality footprints.

Which wins for what

ASSA ABLOY Hospitality wins for properties already on VingCard infrastructure or wanting the broadest integration partner ecosystem. Onity wins for properties on Onity hardware wanting Cloud Access Control with established hospitality references.

Assa Abloy Hospitality

Positioning: Assa Abloy Hospitality (including Vingcard and Yale brands) is the enterprise-tier smart-lock vendor with deep hospitality specialisation and strong global footprint.

Target: Mid-to-large independent hotels and groups (80+ rooms) where enterprise-grade hardware and 24/7 support matter.

Pricing: Hardware sold per door (USD 350-800 typical for hospitality-grade) plus mobile-access subscription.

When to choose: Choose Assa Abloy Hospitality for larger independent hotels or hotel groups where enterprise-grade SLAs justify the higher cost.

Onity

Positioning: Onity is an established enterprise smart-lock vendor with strong North American hotel-chain presence, particularly in mid-scale and select-service segments.

Target: North American independent hotels and chains, particularly in mid-scale segments.

Pricing: Hardware quote-based per project, typically USD 300-600 per door.

When to choose: Choose Onity for North American independents or chains in mid-scale segments.

Editorial disclosure

This site is operated by Maciej Dudziak, founder of Guestivo. Assa Abloy Hospitality and Onity are in the smart locks category, which is not Guestivo's category. Vendor framing on this page is based on category mechanics, not publisher allegiance.